Comfy Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning’

How Heat Pump Repairs Differ From AC Repairs

Monday, June 19th, 2023

Both heat pumps and air conditioning systems play a vital role in keeping homes comfortable during hot weather. However, while they both provide cooling capabilities, it’s essential to understand that heat pumps are unique systems that offer both heating and cooling functions. Heat pump repairs differ from air conditioning repairs in several key aspects. Here are 5 ways that the two systems’ repairs differ and what you should consider.

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How to Schedule Air Conditioning Installation Near You

Monday, March 13th, 2023
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Installing a new air conditioning system is a big investment, which is why it’s important to hire the right contractors for the job. What happens far too often is homeowners just type in “air conditioning installation near me” and then they’re lost.

There’s a sea of companies all on the front page, so how do you know who to pick? Who’s going to do the best job and ensure a proper installation? Well, let’s help you find out.

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10 Signs of Quality Air Conditioning Contractors

Monday, February 27th, 2023
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We’ve all dealt with people in one business or another and thought, “They’re not on the up-and-up.” You get that suspicious feeling in the pit of your stomach, and you should never ignore it.

But instead of focusing on the bad, let’s focus on the good things that air conditioning contractors do to show how professional and trustworthy they are. That way, you can find your next contractor without worrying about it.

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How Your Water Heater Affects Your Air Conditioner

Monday, January 30th, 2023
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Your water heater isn’t heating your home, so how could it even impact your air conditioner in the first place? As funny as it is, your water heater can actually benefit from your air conditioner.

When your air conditioner “creates” cold air, it produces heat as a byproduct. All that heat goes to waste, so you’re getting what you want (being cold air), but also wasting all that heat in the process.

Even if you don’t utilize that excess heat, your water heater and air conditioner can still impact one another.

So, does your water heater affect the air conditioner? Yes, but not in the way you were probably thinking when you stumbled upon this article. Let’s explain.

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Putting Away the AC the Right Way

Monday, September 26th, 2022

This blog is looking towards the future, since we’re still really using our air conditioners. Temperatures like to be high and remain high in our neck of the woods, so we’re not at the point where we can turn them off yet. But air conditioners do need to be treated like any other seasonal appliance, and put into hibernation correctly.

Did you know that your AC can be swarmed with particles, pests, sticks, pebbles, and other problematic materials that can harm it when it’s not even running? This is what we’re going to cover in today’s blog, and we’re also going to discuss services like maintenance and some materials that can help you preserve your AC’s condition even when you’re not using it.

For now, keep those compressors going, and be prepared for the season to change so you can help hibernate your air conditioning in San Ramon, CA!

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The Comfy HVAC June FAQ

Monday, June 20th, 2022

While we might spend a majority of our time performing HVAC work like installation and repair, and writing these blogs about proper AC care, we actually spend a lot of time listening as well. Our phone lines are always open, so we talk to members of this community pretty regularly. When some misconceptions arise about AC technology, we can usually tell because of the questions we receive.

Well, what if we answered some of those questions in a way that was easy for many of our readers to access? You don’t need to call our number to learn about this kind of equipment, you can just keep reading and see our answers to some of your most frequently asked questions!

Just remember that your situation is going to be different depending on a lot of factors. You can always get in touch with one of our professionals if you have additional questions about air conditioning in San Ramon.

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Are Central ACs Still Worth the Investment?

Monday, July 19th, 2021

As the peak summer season continues, the temperatures are only going to get hotter. Having a properly functioning air conditioning system that can fulfill your cooling needs is a necessity if you want to stop the hot weather from ruining your week. If it is time to invest in a new air conditioning system, you might be wondering whether you should stick with the good ol’ central air conditioner or invest in a different cooling solution.

Investing in air conditioning in Walnut Creek, CA, is not an easy decision to make. The unit you purchase now should provide for your home’s cooling needs for at least the next 10 years. A new air conditioner is also expensive. It is important to make the right investment that can give you your money’s worth.

Are you wondering whether a central air conditioner is worth the cost? This post will tell you about when a central AC could be worth the cost for your home.

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Wind Your AC Down the Right Way

Monday, October 12th, 2020

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Are you getting ready to pull your heater out of hibernation and “put your air conditioner away?” Well, before you do that, we’re glad you got to this post. Hold your horses!

Air conditioners should be taken care of when they’re forced to wait for an entire season. After all, you do want your system to be in great shape when you take out next year, right? If you treat it poorly or just put it away hastily without taking note of the issues it’s been causing you, then you’re just going to run into the same problems down the line. Take it from us, your specialists for all things HVAC in Walnut Creek, CA that your air conditioner should be taken care of the right way at the end of the season.

Keep reading for some of our special AC hibernation tips to follow!

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It’s Time to Replace Your Air Filter

Monday, September 28th, 2020

ac-unit-and-clipboardIt’s now the end of September and you’re probably thinking to yourself that it’s finally time to stop worrying about your air conditioner. Well, we’re here to be the resonating voice of reason and tell you that’s not exactly true. We’ve got plenty of hot days left here in California, and if you don’t want your air conditioning in Danville, CA to struggle, you’ll need to keep paying close attention to it.

Here’s a question—when was the last time you replaced the air filter in your air conditioner? Has it been a few months? Did you even know that there’s an air filter located in your AC system?

Don’t panic, we get that sentiment all the time. What’s important is that you’ve landed on this blog post here and now. If you keep reading, we’ll talk about why it’s important to replace the air filter in your system on a regular basis.

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Zone Control: A System You Didn’t Know You Needed

Monday, August 17th, 2020

How does your air conditioner work? That’s not a hypothetical question, we’re honestly asking if you know how the cooled, conditioned air makes it to the rooms of your home. It travels through ductwork, right? Your ductwork is responsible for keeping your homes consistently cooled to the same temperature.

Sometimes, based on the layout of your home, the condition of your ductwork, or just the material your home is built of, temperatures can fluctuate wildly in different rooms. Your living room might be chilly at 65 degrees but your bedroom might be sitting at 80. There isn’t a setting you could program into your air conditioner to make it work differently.

You have three options. Either you deal with the poor temperature control, call our team for expert opinions on HVAC in Dublin, CA, or you invest in a zone control system. If you’re asking yourself what a zone control system is, then we insist you keep reading!

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